Short-term rental is not defined in the Town of Plympton-Wyoming's Zoning By-law 93 of 2007, but in general terms can be defined as:
'All or part of a legally established Dwelling that operates or offers a place of temporary residence, lodging or occupancy by way of a rental agreement or similar commercial transaction for a period of less than thirty (30) consecutive nights throughout all or any part of a calendar year.'
Short-term rentals (ie. Airbnb's or VRBO's) are currently not licensed, regulated, or restricted within the Town of Plympton-Wyoming. The Town will be reviewing policies to see if current regulations should remain, or if restrictions should be placed on short-term rentals. Please refer or subscribe to this webpage for additional information as it becomes available.
On February 27th, 2023 the Council of the Town of Plympton-Wyoming considered a staff report regarding Short-Term Vacation Rentals: Work Program and passed the following motion:
That the report by Ella Flynn, Planning Technician, and Luis Esteves, Senior Planner, dated February 23rd, 2023 regarding an Update Regarding Short Term Vacation Rentals: Work Program be received and that staff be instructed to proceed as presented.
Highlights of the work program include:
- A public survey
- A public open house
- A statutory public meeting
Please refer back to this webpage for dates of the various participation opportunities.
Despite not currently regulating short-term rentals, there is general etiquette that all properties are expected to adhere to in Plympton-Wyoming. This includes:
Parking |
Parked vehicles are not permitted in front of driveways, where they block traffic, or on boulevards where no parking signs are present.
|
Property Tidiness |
| All properties are expected to be maintained to a reasonable standard. Complaints regarding a properties appearance, such as long grass or clutter, can be made to By-law Enforcement. The Town can enforce the tidiness of a property through the Tidy Yards By-law. |
Mischief / Excessive Noise / Loss of Enjoyment of Property |
| If a neighbouring property being operated as a short-term rental is causing mischief, making excessive noise or is cause one a loss of enjoyment of their property, contact our local Police Detachment at 519-882-1011. Please be mindful that the police may be busy, and may not be able to respond to the call right away. The Town does not have a noise By-law, therefore the Town cannot intervene/enforce any matters relating to noise. |
Fear for Safety / Harassment / Fire or Other Emergency Situations |
| If a neighbouring property being operated as a short-term rental is causing someone a fear for their safety, causing harassment, or is creating an emergency situation, seek safety and contact the emergency dispatch by calling 9-1-1. |
Frequently Asked Questions:
| Are there additional resources or supports for the neighbouring properties of short-term rentals? |
| Yes, companies such as Airbnb and VRBO offer support and complaint channels for neighbouring properties. Reaching out to these companies directly may be helpful in providing additional assistance: |
| Who should I contact if I wish to be notified of future meetings that speak to proposed policies or regulations for short-term rentals? |
| You can call our office, refer back to this page, or subscribe to this webpage for additional information as it becomes available. |
| Who should I contact if issues continue to occur with a neighbouring property being operated as a short-term rental? |
| If issues continue to occur with a neighbouring property operating as a short-term rental, complaints should be put into writing and can be dropped off at the Town, mailed to the Town, or emailed to the Town. In some instances, Staff can monitor the short-term rental and intervene when there are infractions to a By-law. |
Contact